Exam (elaborations) Ati mental health practice
3)A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died four months ago. Which of the following statements indicates that the client is at risk for complicated grief? - "I wish I had been nicer and more generous with my wife before she died." The client is expressing guilt, which is expected during bereavement. -"I told my wife to go to the doctor, but she wouldn't listen to me." The client is expressing anger, which is expected during bereavement. -"I think about my wife all the time when I go on outings with my family." The client is expressing preoccupation with the image of the deceased, which is expected during bereavement. -"I feel so empty without my wife that it's hard to get up every morning." When a client has difficulty carrying on normal activities following a loss, this is an indication that there is a risk for complicated grief. 4)A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious because he often hears voices telling him what to do. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Tell the client that the voices do not really exist.
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